02-07-2014, 09:32 AM | #1 |
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long tube header question
is it possible to install headers on your car without a lift? I got a couple ramps, probably raise it a foot, foot an a half...
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02-07-2014, 09:36 AM | #2 |
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Yes I've seen it done, get it at high as you can.
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02-07-2014, 09:40 AM | #3 |
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That's a good start. A good set of jack stands or ramps and a good jack will get the job done. Doesn't hurt to have a second jack and a helper as well. The higher you can get the car in the air the easier the job is when it comes to fitting the long tubes in.
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02-07-2014, 09:42 AM | #4 |
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Definitely. The higher you can get it the easier it will be through. Get a friend over to help. That will make it tremendously easier.
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02-07-2014, 09:50 AM | #5 |
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Did mine with my brother, front tires on 67 inch, 10 inch lift height 2 piece race ramps. It was a little tight getting the manifolds out but we made it work.
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02-07-2014, 10:56 AM | #6 |
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thanks for the responses, does the car need to be tuned after or can I just drive it?
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02-07-2014, 11:01 AM | #7 |
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Just get it as high as you can and it can be done.
You can drive it afterword, the car will run fine, but you will need a tune sooner or later to get rid of the check engine light. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
02-07-2014, 11:46 AM | #8 |
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just did mine last week with jack stands,as stated the higher the better.
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02-07-2014, 11:56 AM | #9 |
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You can just drive it BUT you'll throw CEL lights. Are you auto or manual?
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02-07-2014, 01:49 PM | #10 |
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Definitely CEL. Mine came on right after I filled up at the gas station after 1 day and about 40-50 miles.
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02-07-2014, 03:48 PM | #11 |
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Still wait in' for the CEL on Pfadt Tri-Ys w/HF cats, CAI and SW retro chamber cat backs. Install last summer and 8,000+ miles ago, enjoy your new exhaust.
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02-07-2014, 06:03 PM | #12 |
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auto, does it make a difference?
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02-07-2014, 06:19 PM | #13 |
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Not at all.
Most header kits can go on the car without a tune to start with. Probably will get some sort of SES light but nothing to worry about. Personally I wouldn't go beat the crap out of it before it was tuned...but it should still be safe. |
02-07-2014, 06:27 PM | #14 |
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Done mine on stands.You'll want to get that auto tuned as soon as you can.I ran mine for a while without being tuned without damage but the afm was annoying when it kicked in.
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